Lexus SC Lexus SC 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL Mercedes-Benz SL 2016

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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,720

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $17,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,107

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $18,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,405 $85,050 $108,050 $149,700 $217,550
Base Invoice $60,880 $79,097 $100,487 $139,221 $202,322
Rear spoiler 440        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590 590 590
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350    
Wood trim       0 0
Rear spoiler 352        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549 549 549
Illuminated door sill trim plates   326 326    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 440 940 940 590 590
Options (change) 352 875 875 549 549
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $69,720 $86,915 $109,915 $151,215 $220,365
Total Invoice $62,107 $80,897 $102,287 $140,695 $205,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus SC 430
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,276
Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine288hp V8329hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$69,720$86,915$109,915$151,215$220,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-7,900-12,775-19,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,720$82,065$102,015$138,440$201,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$19,950$56,375$119,225
Total Invoice$62,107$80,897$102,287$140,695$205,096
Adjustments for Features0-4,514-7,352-11,886-17,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,107$76,383$94,935$128,809$187,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,552$52,426$110,960

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelSCSLSLSLSL
Trim430SL400SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Power door closers    $300
Power rear side windows$200    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Wind blocker, power small $300$300$300$300
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200
Lane departure prevention    $150
Lane departure warning    $200
Night vision    $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system $0$0$0$0
Heated washer fluid system $50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel    $2000
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Power antenna$100    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather headliner    $1000
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150$150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$7,615$10,665$15,540$21,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$7,900$12,775$19,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,514-7,352-11,886-17,753

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20102016
ModelSCSL
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.1 in101.8 in
Length178.5 in181.8 in
Width72.0 in73.9 in
Height53.1 in51.8 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.813.5 ft3

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